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Bob Steele Obituary

Vinton Robert (Bob) Steele was born in McArthur, Ohio, to Cora and Harrold Steele. He passed at 75 after a sudden illness, surrounded by his daughters, Elle and Jessi, at the VA Hospital in Huntington, WV.

He is survived by his children: Elle, Jessi, Jacob, Patrick (Christina), and Aaron Steele; grandchildren Cooper, Sophia, and Della Jane Steele. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Mary Ann Stitcher.

Bob was a proud Marine, a Vietnam veteran, and a man of deep faith. He lived with joy, humor, and kindness, never meeting a stranger. He was a poet, a minister, and someone who made others feel seen and loved. Even in his final moments, he was making people laugh.

We miss his voice, his handwritten notes, and his laugh. But we take comfort knowing he's now home with God, reunited with loved ones gone before.

To honor him, share a smile, a laugh, or a kind word today. Let his joy live on through each of us. Bob Steele

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Vinton County Courier on May 13, 2025.

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